AG resolves lease buyout cases with 2 more N.Y. Nissan dealers
Seven Nissan dealers so far agreed to pay restitution or penalties over allegedly bogus fees or improper vehicle price hikes for post-lease purchases......»»
Microdosing candy-linked illnesses double; possible recall in “discussions”
Of the 26 cases identified so far, 25 sought medical care and 16 were hospitalized. Enlarge (credit: Diamond Shruumz) Cases of illnesses linked to microdosing candies have more than doubled, with reports of seizures and.....»»
Single point of software failure has hamstrung car dealerships for a second day
"Cyber incident" takes down CDK Global, serving more than 15,000 dealers. Enlarge / Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicles are offered for sale at a dealership on June 5, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson / Getty Im.....»»
CDK Global cyberattack cripples 15,000 US auto dealerships
CDK Global, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider for car dealers and auto equipment manufacturers, has suffered a cyberattack that has temporarily disrupted its customers’ operations. About CDK and its platform CDK’s platform is used b.....»»
CDK Global shutdown forces dealers to pivot
CDK Global supplies the back-end software for almost 15,000 dealerships, including those owned by Rita Case, CEO of Rick Case Automotive in Sunrise, Fla......»»
These could be the most popular use cases for Apple Intelligence
When unveiling its upcoming AI features at WWDC, Apple demoed a number of ways it will be useful and powerful. But what use cases will Apple Intelligence be most helpful? A new report from CIRP looks to answer that question. more….....»»
Evangelical Christians more likely to avoid issue of racial injustice following murder of George Floyd, finds study
Following the murder of George Floyd, evangelical Christians were more likely to avoid the issue of racial injustice, while mainline Protestants and Black clergy addressed the topic in their congregations and in some cases took a stand against it......»»
Fisker files for U.S. bankruptcy after cash burn, quality issues with Ocean crossover
The EV startup suffered from poor distribution of its Ocean crossover and quality issues. Fisker turned to franchised dealers for distribution and unsuccessfully sought a partnership with a major automaker......»»
Fisker files for U.S. bankruptcy after cash burn, quality issues with Ocean crossover
The EV startup suffered from poor distribution of its Ocean crossover and quality issues. Fisker turned to franchised dealers for distribution and unsuccessfully sought a partnership with a major automaker......»»
FTC jumped the gun with CARS Rule, dealer groups tell court
The National Automobile Dealers Association and Texas Automobile Dealers Association are continuing to press the argument the Federal Trade Commission jumped the gun and failed to follow proper rulemaking process with its new dealership regulations......»»
Stellantis exec departures raise alarm among U.S. dealers, salaried workers
Four prominent North American executives have left in recent months as CEO Carlos Tavares pushes Stellantis to improve its performance and cut costs......»»
Hyundai dealer agreement changes could be illegal in many states
A memo from NADA to its members alerts Hyundai dealers that certain amendments to the dealer sales and service agreement may break state franchise laws......»»
Ford ending EV certification program, reopening sales to all dealers
Moving forward, dealers will be asked to invest in training through the virtual Ford University platform and spend a minimal amount of money on two Level 2 chargers......»»
Carlos Ghosn"s ex-lawyer says Nissan chief would not have fled if charged in U.S.
Takashi Takano says Japan’s so-called hostage justice system and its “inhumane” bail conditions compelled Carlos Ghosn, the once venerated chairman of the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi automotive empire, to flee in 2019......»»
AG resolves lease buyout cases with 2 more N.Y. Nissan dealers
Seven Nissan dealers so far agreed to pay restitution or penalties over allegedly bogus fees or improper vehicle price hikes for post-lease purchases......»»
Election uncertainty weighs on dealers, new Cox poll finds
Uncertainty related to the upcoming 2024 election contributed to car dealership professionals feeling neutral about the second-quarter market and expecting a similar sales environment for the third quarter......»»
Guest commentary: Dear Elon Musk: Partner with dealers to take Tesla into "Ludicrous Mode"
An open letter to Tesla CEO Elon Musk from dealership buy-sell advisory firm Haig Partners......»»
2025 U.S. House FTC budget bill would prohibit agency spending on dealership CARS Rule
Lawmakers and the National Automobile Dealers Association have once again looked to the federal budget to block the FTC CARS Rule targeting car dealer advertising and finance and insurance practices......»»
Computex was massive for one unexpected product category
From small form factors to massive enclosures capable of accommodating server motherboards, we look at some of the best PC cases from Computex 2024......»»
Minorities in auto retail make $200,000, show career similarities to nonminority whites
The car dealership industry paid members of minority groups more than $200,000 in 2023, within $10,000 of what nonminority industry professionals at car dealers earned, and far more than the average American, according to the Automotive News Dealersh.....»»
All of the active antitrust cases Apple is fighting around the world
Turkey has just launched a potential antitrust case against Apple, but it is far from the only one. Here's where else Apple is facing down governmental regulators, and why.Apple is facing court cases around the worldProbably the most significant anti.....»»